Takeshi Saji is a living legend in knifemaking. He achieved huge recognition for hunting knives, but has since taken his talent and shifted his focus to kitchen knives. He is best known for his very complex and extravagant Damascus finishes, and even though he is now in his 70s, he still manages to 'wow' the knife world with his innovative ways of forging.
This 165mm Bunka is from his 'Diamond' series, and is made with SG-2 core steel and finished with a stunning damask finish. On this series, Saji-san's amazing craftsmanship really comes into play.
A Bunka is a perfect little all-arounder that can be used for most tasks in a kitchen. It is used for both meat, fish and vegetables and is typically best suited for 'chopping' tasks due to the tall blade.
Takeshi Saji (Echizen, Japan)
16.5 cm Bunka
Stainless steel
VG-10 Core
WA Stock in walnut
Foodgear always advises against cutting all kinds of bones and frozen goods. Knives must not be washed in a dishwasher, as this removes sharpness and provokes rust - even in stainless alloys!
